Welcome October by finding something fun to do this weekend.
Get ready to roar as the Bengals take on the Jaguars in their second home game of the season. Find a new piece for your home at the Hyde Park Square Art Show, see what's on tap at the Cincinnati Donauschwaben Society's Oktoberfest, watch a sheep-shearing demonstration at the Kentucky Wool Festival or pick a sunflower straight from the field at Sunflower Fest.
With so many great events, you can't go wrong!
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1. Cincinnati Bengals vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
The Cincinnati Bengals face the Jacksonville Jaguars this week. Show up early (and secure a parking spot
before gametime) to the pre-game block party.
Pre-game block party: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, The Banks, Freedom Way, Downtown. Free. bengals.com.
Game: 1 p.m. Sunday, 1 Paycor Stadium, Downtown. bengals.com.
2. Hyde Park Square Art Show
This juried outdoor art show features over 200 artists and sculptors working with a variety of mediums, including painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, woodcarving, glass, jewelry, and fiber art. Also enjoy a youth art competition, live jazz performances, food stalls and family activities.
Details: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Hyde Park Square, 2700 Erie Ave, Hyde Park. hydeparksquare.org.
3. Cincinnati Donauschwaben Society's Oktoberfest
Sample over 30 imported and domestic beers on draft. Pit-roasted Bavarian pig and chicken, homemade German sausage, stuffed cabbage, goulash, pastries, funnel cakes, goetta and more. Don't miss the Trachten Parade, featuring authentic German costumes and dances by Donauschwaben and the Enzian dance groups. Participate in a log-sawing contest and win the infamous wagon of cheer.
Details: 5:30-11 p.m. Friday, 1-11 p.m. Saturday, noon-8 p.m. Sunday, Donauschwaben Park, 4290 Dry Ridge Road, Colerain Township. $5. cincydonau.com.
4. Kentucky Wool Festival
Watch sheep herding shows and see a shearing demonstration. Hear from a lineup of live musicians at two different stages. Make sure to stop at the Wool Tent for raw, washed and ready to spin fleece from sheep, alpacas, goats, llamas and even rabbits. Learn to spin, knit, crochet, weave, needle felt and process wool. Grab a bite from one of the food vendors.
Details: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, 48 Concord Caddo Road, Falmouth. $10 adults, $5 ages 7-18, free 6-under. Cash only. kywoolfest.org.
5. Sunflower Festival
Step into the sunflower field and pick your own for $1 per stem. Hear live music, hop on a hayride, meet farm animals and shop for unique goods from craft vendors.
Details: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Road, Evendale. $15 adults, $10 ages 2-17 and 60-up, free ages 2-under. gormanfarm.org.
6. Brew Ash
Enjoy craft beer, live music, fall market, a beer 5K, lots of food and fun games.
Details: 2-8 p.m. Saturday, Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash. Free admission. summitparkblueash.com.
7. Brad Williams
Comedian Brad Williams is bringing The Tall Tales Tour to Cincinnati this week.
Details: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. tafttheatre.org.
8. Serenity Jam
Support the Promises Club and Serenity Recovery Network at Serenity Jam. Catch live musical acts Bronson Arroyo, NKU Jazz and Commercial Music Ensemble, MisterMan and the Mojo Band, G Miles & the Hitmen, The Parachute Detectives and School of Rock Mason.
Details: noon-7 p.m. Saturday, Seasongood Pavilion, Eden Park, 1600 Art Museum Drive, Walnut Hills. Free. serenityjam.org.
9. The Great Pumpkin Fest
Expect a puppet show, petting zoo, wagon rides, face painting, balloon artists, a Trick-or-Treat Trail, martial arts demonstrations, circus performances, booths and more.
Details: 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Keehner Park, 7211 Barret Road, West Chester. westchesteroh.org.
10. Fall festivals galore!
Multiple Cincinnati communities are coming together to celebrate the season. Expect all the fun, autumnal activities you love. Find a local fest near you.
Bellevue: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Bellevue Beach Park, Frank Benke Way. allevents.in.
Over-the-Rhine: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Washington Park, 1230 Elm St. Listen to live music and browse an artisan market at this curated community marketplace. artisanfest513.org.
Trenton: 3-10 p.m. Saturday, Trenton Community Park, 440 Dell Drive. Get ready for live rock music, great food, cool cars, family fun and a fireworks show to close out the night. Free. facebook.com.
Walnut Hills: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Peebles Corner, 954 E McMillan St. Enjoy a street festival with all our neighbors at Peebles Corner Festival. allevents.in.
Wyoming: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Wyoming Village Green, 400 Wyoming Ave. Enjoy over 100 vendors, live entertainment, bounce houses and a petting zoo. facebook.com.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Top 10 events this weekend include fall fests and a Bengals home game
